Practice - Merits - 5.1
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Practice Questions
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What is the main refrigerant used in air refrigeration systems?
💡 Hint: Think about what is freely available and safe.
Name one advantage of using air as a refrigerant.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental impact of refrigerants.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the coefficient of performance (COP) in refrigeration?
💡 Hint: Remember how the performance of refrigeration systems is evaluated.
True or False: The Bell-Coleman cycle is commonly used in aircraft.
💡 Hint: Consider where air refrigeration is applied.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the efficiency factors of the Bell-Coleman cycle compared to standard vapor-compression systems under varying environmental conditions.
💡 Hint: Compare operational environments and their impacts on energy consumption.
Design an air refrigeration system for a hypothetical aircraft, detailing your component choices and justifying them with respect to the system's merits.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the specific needs of aircraft such as temperature control and passenger comfort.
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